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21 arrested in downtown drug sweep

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    Ottawa Police say 21 people have been arrested in a crackdown on drug dealing in the ByWard Market and downtown core.

    Ottawa Police say 21 people have been arrested in a crackdown on drug dealing in the ByWard Market and downtown core.

    The Project Flurry sweep lasted from April to June with 43 charges being laid.

    A variety of drugs were seized, including opioids, cocaine, amphetamines and heroin.

    Analysis is still being performed on the narcotics.